Reducing Your Risk of Brain Tumors

Primary Brain Tumors

There may be little you can do to avoid primary
brain tumors. Risk factors, like genetics and family history, cannot be changed. Other risk factors, such as radiation therapy for cancer treatment or imaging tests may not be avoidable. Talk about the risks and benefits of these types of radiation exposures with your doctor.

Secondary Brain Tumors

Revision Information

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